Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sensing Element",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Accelerometers are hermetically sealed from
Measurement Specialties, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rugged devices are suitable for a wide range of applications including flight testing, environmental testing, transportation measurements and shock testing".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Pressure transmitters handle high temperatures from
Gefran SIEI UK: "Gefran's Impact pressure transmitters produce a silicon on insulator (SOI) sensing element that allows a process contact membrane of up to 15 times the thickness of traditional melt pressure sensors".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Melexis
concerning its MLX90614xAC
- take a look at Discriminating IR sensor takes a narrow view
which says: "The 35 degree field of view of the MLX90614xAC is obtained by adding a viewing-angle-limiting metal tube to the standard TO-39 housing of the MLX90614".
Take a look also at the news release from RDP Electronics, Position sensor features flexible design,
as well as Possibly the best pressure sensor ever made from Presens,
and Pressure sensor suits high purity applications from American Sensor Technologies.
See also:
Accelerometer has temperature compensation onboard
(December 2007)
Provides very high thermal stability and global accuracy required for measurement of relatively low-level accelerations
Intrinsically safe viscometer passes acid test
(November 2007)
Customised inline viscometer is up and running within a few hours of being delivered, and has performed flawlessly ever since
Viscometer monitors polycarbonate melts
(November 2007)
Latest addition to range is designed for mounting in a nozzle at an elbow in the melt pipe with the sensing element pointing directly into the full flow of the material
Conductivity sensor analyses low volumes
(April 2007)
Invensys Process Systems' Foxboro FT10 Electrodeless Conductivity sensor can be used to test low volumes of liquids
Pressure sensor suits rally cars
(April 2007)
The A09-Auto pressure sensor has been designed for engine and general car development and testing, in particular for harsh applications such as rally and touring cars
Angular rate sensor uses piezoelectric quartz
(April 2007)
Pure piezoelectric crystalline quartz exhibits excellent stability over time, maintaining sensor specifications from the day it is installed
Vibration sensors showcased in Munich
(March 2007)
Endevco will showcase a wide range of its most popular products in booth #1242 at Aerospace Testing Expo Europe to be held 27-29 March, 2007 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre
Accelerometers suit automotive applications
(March 2007)
The 2260 range is designed as a cost-effective replacements to piezorestive accelerometers, but with higher accuracy levels
HVAC sensors meet ammonia demands
(March 2007)
AST's sensors can cope with the demands of ammonia refrigeration pressure measurement
Position sensor suits tight locations
(February 2007)
The MTS Technologies LD series position sensor is designed specifically for space-restricted hydraulic cylinder applications
Data logger endures sea water
(February 2007)
The Level Troll 500 water level data logger has excellent long-term protection against corrosion, particularly with saline liquids
Transducers handle high pressure testing
(January 2007)
Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers
Scaling improves barometric measurement
(January 2007)
The TSA barometric pressure transmitter has a signal conditioned output scaled from 0.8 to 1.2bar absolute for atmospheric pressure readings
Pressure sensor measures in confined areas
(January 2007)
The Model AST4800 pressure sensor can be employed in a wide range of applications including hydraulic systems, tests stands, HVAC/R, automotive, industrial and agricultural equipment
Pressure transmitters can be cost effective
(December 2006)
A process pressure transmitter which is rangeable, repairable and full of digital gismos in a hazardous area is not always necessary
High accuracy laser sensor for less than GBP 500
(December 2006)
A non-contact, optoelectronic displacement (position) measurement sensor has been launched that offers OEMs, machine builders and end users all the advantages of its predecessor, but at half the cost
Pressure transducers avoid overspecification
(November 2006)
Schaevitz brand pressure transducers handle the harshest environmental conditions and provide maximum resolution at the required measured pressure range
Rotary position sensors handle harsh environments
(November 2006)
Upgraded range of rotary position sensors allows OEMs to produce more accurate measurement equipment for the most demanding industrial and position sensing applications
Sensors boast higher pressure ratings
(October 2006)
The AST47HP Series of pressure sensors addresses the growing need for pressure sensors with higher pressure ratings
Accelerometer is made for crashing
(October 2006)
Accelerometer is specifically designed for automotive safety crash testing
Submersible level transmitter adds adjustment
(October 2006)
The Sensit submersible level/depth transmitter from Roxspur Measurement and Control is used for monitoring boreholes, reservoirs or for groundwater level measurement
Transmitter fits flush for dynamic response
(October 2006)
The DMP331P flush diaphragm pressure transmitter can be used on liquids or gases up to a maximum temperature of 300C
Pressure transducer or pressure transmitter?
(October 2006)
When does a pressure transducer become a transmitter? Wayne Bishop maintains there is no straightforward answer
Key criteria in pressure measurement
(September 2006)
Determining whether you need gauge or absolute reference pressure is as important as selecting the pressure range itself, particularly for low pressure measurements
Screw-in sensor survives aggressive media
(September 2006)
Screw-in level pressure sensor has an aggressive-media-resistant construction that makes it compatible with a wide range of corrosive chemicals
Sensors plug in for steel mill applications
(August 2006)
Pressure sensors are designed to perform in the rugged environments of the steel and aluminium industry
Accelerometer survives high-frequency shocks
(August 2006)
Subminiature surface mount accelerometer suits extreme aerospace and test and measurement applications
Pressure measurement system majors on hydraulics
(August 2006)
Digital pressure gauge and switch is a more effective alternative to a pressure sensor with built-in display, analogue or digital gauge and pressure switch
Pressure sensors for rugged environments
(July 2006)
New AST47SM series pressure sensors designed to perform in the rugged environments of the steel and aluminum industry
Precision pressure sensors suit materials testing
(July 2006)
Gefran TPS and TPSA precision pressure sensors are ideally suited to high-pressure materials testing applications such as concrete or soil compression testing
Melt pressure sensor handles the heat
(July 2006)
Gefran's Impact melt pressure sensor incorporates a silicon on insulator strain gauge sensing element that can withstand very high temperatures
No waiting for pressure transmitters
(June 2006)
The popular Gefran TK industrial pressure transmitter is now available from stock
Flow sensors use thermal technology
(May 2006)
Flow averaging tubes provide accurate measurement of gas or air flows in large pipes and ducts, without the expense and complexity of traditional multipoint systems
Three flow meters for rugged environments
(April 2006)
With a thermal dispersion mass flow sensing element and transmitter electronics, flow meters provide air and gas flow measurement with ease of installation, low maintenance, long life and low cost